Experienced team-leader across multiple power markets and energy portfolios, from business development and origination, to project finance and execution in renewable energy, natural gas, and independent power production (IPP) across Europe, Latin America and southern Africa.A track-record in directing senior management and advising Board of Directors to steer organizational development and drive revenue growth in tough jurisdictions and emerging market environments. Whether as MD, CEO, or Board member, Martin leverages knowledge of the energy industry's value chain, regulatory and institutional affairs, and strategic partnering negotiation. AREAS OF EXPERTISE:Global Business Development | Regulatory Affairs | Energy Asset Development | Acquisitions | Market Research & AnalysisNOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:‣ Achieved multiple market-entry 'firsts' in European power markets, in particular Spain & Portugal during the liberalization of the Iberian power-pool in the face of entrenched monopolies, becoming founding Member and first President of the Independent Energy Suppliers Association (lobby) in Spain (https://acie.org.es/en/).‣ Co-founder and CEO of renewable energy start-up achieving market share leadership in the South African independent power producer market (https://south-africa.edf.com/en/our-presence-in-south-africa) by building a specialist energy team, a broad asset portfolio, and a (circa) 1 Gigawatt project pipeline through acquisitions, partnerships and organic growth.